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Side Hustle GROWTH
Welcome to the Side Hustle GROWTH Podcast, Friend! This is the ultimate destination for women juggling full-time jobs and side hustles, who are READY to turn their passion projects into profitable businesses.
Hosted by Christen N. James (CJ)—a Certified Life Skills Coach, Master Mindset Coach, and Creator of the Shine to FIVE™ Method—this podcast equips you with the tools, Mindset shifts, and strategies to quit the 9to5 and embrace entrepreneurship with CONFIDENCE.
In this Side Hustle podcast, CJ’s mission is simple: help you step into your Power, overcome self-doubt, and design a life where you go from having a boss to BEING THE BOSS.
With years of experience coaching women who dream of freedom and flexibility, CJ has helped hundreds of side hustlers stop “throwing spaghetti at the wall” and instead build businesses that work for them.
Her holistic approach—rooted in Emotions, Mindset, and Strategy—means she’ll meet you where you are while showing you the steps to where you want to go.
With her real talk, compassionate coaching, and signature 3D Exit Strategy™ (DEDICATE, DECIDE, DEPART), CJ gives you the clarity and tools to transform your life.
Here’s what sets THIS Podcast apart:
✨ Real-Life Business Lessons: Learn practical tips to earn extra cash, build systems, and embrace a money mindset.
✨Women-Centered Conversations: Episodes tailored to the challenges women face balancing a full-time job and growing a second income.
✨Holistic Approach: With CJ, it’s not just about the hustle—it’s about your emotions, mindset, and self-care.
✨Diverse Topics: From passive income strategies and simple marketing tips to accountability hacks and time freedom, there’s something for everyone.
✨Inspiring Stories: Hear from CJ’s guests—entrepreneurs and side hustlers who’ve been where you are and found success.
New episodes drop every Thursday, filled with actionable insights and stories to inspire your journey. There's a mix of solo episodes with CJ keeping it real and candid, plus interviews with Side Hustle pros and Small Business owners.
Popular Topics:
- How to build a second income without Burning Out
- Passive income ideas for busy professionals
- Time freedom through better Systems
- Shifting to a Six-Figure Mindset
- Overcoming fear of judgment, failure, or uncertainty.
Listeners rave about CJ’s ✨energy, relatability, and practical advice✨. Whether you’re commuting to work, unwinding after a long day, or brainstorming your next business move, this podcast feels like a motivating chat with your Homegirl and Business Coach all rolled into one!
Expect to feel:
💡 Inspired to take ACTION with practical steps you can implement immediately.
🧘🏽♀️ Grounded with a HOLISTIC approach that prioritizes your well-being.
🔥 Empowered to own your journey and create the life you TRULY want.
Subscribe to the Side Hustle GROWTH Podcast for weekly episodes packed with tips, strategies, and motivation to help you SHINE and THRIVE.
DON'T DO IT ALONE! Become part of a community of like-minded women who are chasing their dreams and building businesses they love.
👥 Check out the Side HustleHER Club https://www.sidehustleherclub.com to connect with other driven side hustlers, access exclusive resources, and level up together.
For more tools, insights, and to learn more about CJ’s coaching, visit https://www.christennjames.com .
Let’s SHINE and thrive together!
Subscribe now and take the first step toward being YOUR OWN Boss!
Side Hustle GROWTH
Enhancing Your Social Media Captions through Storytelling, with Taiia Smart Young.
Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU!
In this episode, I’m joined by Taiia Smart Young, an accomplished book coach and writing consultant with a rich background in magazine and digital publishing.
Taiia shares her expert insights on how to transform your social media captions into compelling stories that captivate and engage your audience.
We dive into Taiia's journey from employee to entrepreneur, her experiences with layoffs, and how she discovered her true calling in helping others tell their stories.
Whether you're struggling with content creation or just looking to refine your storytelling skills, this episode is packed with valuable tips and strategies.
Tune in and learn how to make your social media content stand out!
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Taiia (Tee-eye-yah) is an author, editor, book coach and writing consultant. She teaches coaches, consultants, thought leaders and experts how to use their experiences and expertise to write and publish brand-building non-fiction books.
Prior to starting Smart Girl Media, she was the Entertainment Director for Latina and http://Latina.com . Taiia has also held executive editor positions at Juicy, XXL and ESSENCE. Her byline has appeared in EBONY, Black Enterprise, NV, http://Bustle.com and http://MadameNoire.com .
Her agency's previous clients include TIDAL, Refinery29, Wendy Williams Hunter Foundation, Columbia University, Black Girls Rock! and Verizon.
In 2022, Taiia launched the S.T.E.P. Into Your Story™ writing and coaching intensive for experts ready to write a book that positions their expertise, propels their brand and prepares them for visibility.
The S.T.E.P. Into Your Story™ book debut spring 2023. Taiia graduated from Johnson C. Smith University with a B.A. i
Sending you the WARMEST WISHES for the Holiday Season!
ALL the BEST for the New Year.
Thank you for tuning in.
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